Kitchener Street Name Index

Kitchener Street Name Index Name Former Name Note Arlington Boulevard Woodland Boulevard Formerly Woodland Boulevard from King Street to Woodland Cemetery it became Arlington Boulevard, February 19, 1952. Bancroft Road Edwin Street Formerly Edwin Street from Guelph Street to Breithaupt Park it became Bancroft Road, May 1959. Barbara Crescent Wagner Avenue Formerly Wagner Avenue from Ottawa Street to Barbara Avenue renamed Barbara Crescent, August 1962. Barclay Avenue Alexandria Avenue Formerly Alexandria Avenue renamed Barclay Avenue, June 1, 1951. Bell Lane Unnamed street on north side of King from Young to Francis Street. Belmont Avenue Hampton Street Formerly Hampton from Shoemaker to Raddatz renamed Belmont Avenue, March 1957. Belmont Avenue Belmont Boulevard From the Waterloo South boundary, renamed Belmont Avenue, March 1957. Belmont Boulevard Fischer Street Formerly Fischer Street, June 1, 1951. Benton Street Named after Constable Benton who lived during the 1840's in a pretty little cottage at the western end of the present (1970) Charles Street. Block Line Road Sherk Avenue Formerly Sherk Avenue from King Street East to the Highway 8 diversion is to be known as Block Line Road, since Block Line Road is now diverted into Sherk Avenue, August 1962. Bradley Drive Dahmer Avenue Formerly Dahmer Avenue - in final subdivision forms one street, October 1965. Brentwood Street Glenview Avenue Formerly Glenview from Sheldon Street to Montgomery Road it became Brentwood Street, February 1952. Briar Avenue Beirwagen Avenue Formerly Bierwagen Avenue became Briar Avenue, June 1, 1951. Brubacher Street Named after the family who owned the farm in East Ward. Simeon, Samuel, Lydia, Sheldon, and Edna are named after members of this family. Burbank Street Sheldon Street Formerly Sheldon Street from Edna to Ada, February 1952. Burlington Drive Butler Drive Formerly Butler Drive changed to Burlington Drive, May 1959. Burnside Street Stanley Avenue Formerly Stanley Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to the north end, became Burnside Street, February 1952. Butler Lane Old Filsinger Road Named after former Kitchener Mayor William Butler - Mayor in 1966-67. Previously known as Old Filsinger Road; K-W Record - March 16, 1976. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 1 of 9

Cameo Drive Block Lind Road Formerly Block Line Road from Hidden Valley Road to Highway 8 diversion renamed Cameo Drive. This section was detached from the north diversion of Block Line Road, August, 1962. Caryndale Drive Biehn Drive Formerly Biehn Drive name changed to Caryndale Drive, April 1988. Cedar Street Named for the cedar swamp located between King & Duke Street; K-W Real Estate News, November 9, 1979. Centreville Street Lane From Janzen Avenue to Sim's Road, it became Centreville Street, September 1958. Charles Best Place Named for the co-discoverer of insulin; K-W Record July 30, 1973. Charles Street Wendell Avenue Formerly Wendell Avenue from Pandora Avenue to King Street East because with the completion of an extension it forms a continuous street with Charles, October 1965. Charles Street Alma Street Formerly Alma Street from Benton Street to Cedar Street became Charles Street in 1962, since Charles was opened to Benton Street, August 1962. Charlotte Place Charlotte Crescent Changed to Charlotte Place, October 1965. Chopin Drive When Mayor McLennan assumed office, he vowed he would name a street in honour of the Polish citizens of Kitchener; K-W Record October 17, 1970. City Hall Square was the name of the road that ran along the side of the second City Hall in Kitchener. It started at 144 King Street East. On July 10, 1968, a fire destroyed 5 businesses along that block. It appears that the street was no longer used afterwards. For City Hall Square more information, see clippings on the fire in VF Fires, Kitchener. Thought to be named after Clarence Gordon Itter, son of Peter Itter; part of the House of Clarence Place Refuge farm - Peter Itter was a warden there. Clifton Road Edna Street Formerly Edna Street from Guelph Street to Lancaster Street is now Clifton Road, June 1, 1951. College Street Railway Street Once called Railway Street; K-W Real Estate News, November 9, 1979. Connor Street Parkway Drive Formerly Parkway Drive running easterly from Mill Street renamed Connor Street, August 1962. Coronet Lane Unnamed lane east of Victoria running from River Road westerly, 1962. Cress Lane Cressman Road Formerly Cressman Road east from Mill Street, August 1962. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 2 of 9

Cressman Road Township Road 27 Formerly Township Road 27 through old Cressman's Bush became Cressman Road, September 1958. Dane Street Doehn Street Formerly Doehn Street, June 1, 1951. Deerfield Elwood Avenue Formerly Elwood Avenue changed to Deerfield, June 1953 or January 1, 1954. Delisle Avenue Knox Avenue Formerly Knox Avenue from Moore Avenue to Dekay Street, renamed Delisle Avenue, January 1954. Dellroy Avenue Delmonte Avenue Formerly Delmonte Avenue from King Street to Weber Street, February 1952. Dixon Street Edman Street Formerly Edman from Kinf Street to the south end became Dixon Street, February 1952. Formerly Homer Street from Edna to Ada Streets changed because of similarity to Hohner Donald Street Homer Street Avenue, renamed Donald Street, January 1954. Dufferin Street Patricia Street Dufferin Street from the east limit of plan 266 to west limit of plan 266 to Patricia Street. Dufferin Street is now an extension of Patricia Street, February 16, 1954. Duke Street Elgin Street Formerly Elgin Street became Duke Street, June 1, 1951. Duke Street Short Street Became Duke Street, June 1, 1951. Dundas Avenue Mausser Avenue Formerly Mausser Avenue from Highland to Dundee, renamed Dundee Avenue, March 1957 or 1959. Dundee Avenue Peppler Street Became Dundee Avenue, June 1, 1951. Eby Street Eby Street runs from Duke to Church St. Named for George Eby, first white man to settle in what is known as Kitchener; K-W Record January 23, 1971. Ecket Street Named for one of the city's first pioneers. Runs under the Conestoga Parkway between Dixon Road and First Avenue; K-W Record March 16, 1976. Edna Street Named after Edna Brubacher, member of a family owning a farm in the East Ward. Ellis Avenue Alberta Street Formerly Alberta Street from Blucher to Hartwood, renamed Ellis Avenue, March 1957. Elwood Street Vernon Street Formerly Vernon Street from Edna to Ada, it became Elwood Street, February 1952. Fairfield Avenue First Avenue Formerly First Avenue from Edwin Street to Boehner, it became Fairfield Avenue, June 1, 1951. Fairway Avenue Block Line Road Formerly Block Line Road, October 1965. First a boundary line in one of two large tracts bought from the Indians in 1798. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 3 of 9

Fairway Road Fairway Avenue Fischer Drive Township Road 35 Fischer Road Fischer Drive Renamed Fairway Road following requests from businesses on the road and because it no longer served as a boundary, October 1965. Before Fischer Drive it was called Township Road 35 along the new westerly city limits, became Fischer Drive, September 1958. Renamed Fischer Road in line with the new system of naming streets, because Fischer Drive had the characteristics of a road, October 1965. Named for Henry Jackson's oldest daughter. He once owned a home on a triangle of land Francis Street between Francis & Water Street & King St. W.; K-W Real Estate News, November 9, 1979. Named after Frederick Millar, who conducted a pioneer general store just behind the old post office building or to honour Frederick Gaukel, who donated land for county buildings Frederick Street in 1851. Gage Avenue Raddatz Lane Formerly Raddatz Lane from Belmont West running westerly from Belmont, renamed Gage Avenue, August 1962. Gateman Place Whitney Place Formerly Gateman Place became Whitney Place, June 1, 1951. Gaukel Street Named after Gaukel, the tavern keeper. Gilmour Crescent Hayden Avenue Formerly Hayden Avenue renamed Gilmour Crescent because together they formed a crescent, October 1965. Gilmour Crescent Gilmour Avenue Renamed Gilmour Crescent because together they fomed a crescent, October 1965. Gordon Named after Gordon Itter, son of Peter Itter, who bought Ray Nursery Gardens and subdivided them into building lots. Irvin Street was named after his brother. Goudies Lane Fire Hall Lane Formerly Firehall Lane from Frederick Street to Queen Street, renamed Goudies Lane, August 1962. Green Street Got its name from the Greenbush which was a stretch of heavy pine trees between Mount Hope Street & Green Street. Now the location of K-W Hospital; K-W Record October 17, 1970. Greenfield Street Patricia Formerly Patricia from 5th Avenue to 11th Avenue, it became Greenfield Street, February 1952. Guelph Street Grove Street Formerly Grove Street from Waterloo to Moore renamed Guelph Street, March 1957. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 4 of 9

Guerin Avenue Brant Avenue Formerly Brant Avenue from Woodland to Sims Avenue, it became Guerin Avenue, September 1958. Gzowski Street Runs from Weber to Ahrens Street, between the railway station and the Station Hotel. Named for Sir Casimir Gzowski, who built the Grand Trunk Railway through Kitchener; K-W Record - Jan. 30, 1971. Hall's Lane Surveyed intially by M.C. Schofield for George John Grange in 1853-1854. The lane extended from Queen Street to Agnes Street. The land was extended sometime between 1854 and 1881. The Historical Atlas of Waterloo County, 1881 shows the extension. First referred to as Hall's Place in 1918 Kitchener City Directory. In 1921, it was named Hall's Lane. Hampton Road Forest Avenue Formerly Forest Avenue, changed to Hampton Road, January 1954. Hampton Street Woodlawn Avenue Formerly Woodlawn from Highland Road to Shoemaker Avenue it became Hampton Street, February 1952. Hermie Place Quirmbach. When Hermie Quirmbach comes home. He'll be the nation's pride and joy. So welcome him with shouts of joy. When Hermie Quirmbach comes marching home. When Hermie Quirmbach comes home." K-W Record Nov. 28, 1970; see "Streets, Kitchener". Hidden Valley Road Block Line Road Formerly Block Line Road and new service roads running from Hidden Valley Road. These streets form a complete loop and it is felt that only one name should be applied to the entire route. Highland Road Petersburg Road Now known as Highland Road. 1921 City Directory - Petersburg Road; 1926-7 City Directory - Highland Road. Hillview Avenue Princess Street Formerly Princess Street became Hillview Avenue, June 1, 1951. Irvin Named after Irvin Itter, son of Peter Itter, who bought Ray Nursery Gardens and subdivided them into building lots. Gordon is named after his brother. Jackson Avenue Bricker Avenue Named after the Bricker Family, prominent in local history. Changed to Jackson, June 1953. Jackson Avenue Bricker Street Formerly Bricker Street from King Street to Fairmount Road to avoid conflict with Bricker Avenue in Waterloo, January/February 1954. Kennedy Avenue Bedford Road Formerly Bedford Road from Palmer to Kent, renamed Kennedy Avenue, May 1959. Lancaster Street Named for the county in Pennsylvania; K-W Real Estate News November 9, 1979. Linwood Avenue William Street Formerly William Street, June 1953. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 5 of 9

Linwood Avenue Willow Street Changed to Linwood Avenue, January 1954. Lydia Named after Lydia Brubacher, a member of a family owning a farm in the East Ward. Lyndhurst Drive Vera Street Formerly Vera Street changed to Lyndhurst Drive, May 1959. Madison Avenue Albert Street Formerly Albert Street from Weber to Mill, renamed Madison Avenue, June 1, 1951. Manitou Road Mill Street Formerly Mill Street between the CNR line and Huron Road. "Indian names favoured in this section of Huron Industrial Park", October 1965. Mansion Street Kaiser Street Formerly Kaiser Street renamed Mansion Street after World War I. Only a part of Mansion was called Kaiser. Moore Avenue Charon Street Formerly Charon Street, June 1, 1951. Mutual Drive Caroline Street Formerly Caroline Street became Mutual Drive as of June 1, 1951. Nottingham Avenue Ontario Street Ada Street Foundry Street Formerly Ada Street from Lyndhurst Drive - detached from the western section from Burbank Road and Belleview Avenue, renamed Nottingham Avenue, August 1962. Once called Foundry Street now known as Ontario Street; K-W Real Estate News - November 9, 1979; see VF Street Names, Kitchener. Patricia Street Dufferin Avenue Formerly Dufferin Avenue changed to Patricia Street, June 1953 or January 1954. Formerly Filbert Street from Spring Street to the CNR freight yards it became Patrick Patrick Street Filbert Street Street, June 1, 1951. Pequegnat Named after Paul Pequegnat who opened the street and built the first houses on it. Perth Road Albert Street Formerly Albert Street from the end of Perth Road to the city limits now Perth Road, June 1, Used 1951 to be known as Schneider Road (or Snyder Road), named after Joseph Schneider; K- Queen Street South Schneider Road W Record October 24, 1970. Rex Avenue Queen's Drive Formerly Queen's Drive from Queen to Glen, it became Rex Avenue, May 1959. Rosedale Avenue Crescent Street Formerly Crescent Street from Ottawa to Sheldon became Rosedale Avenue, June 1, 1951. Rosemount Drive Uxbridge Street Formerly Uxbridge from Bruce East, renamed Rosemount Drive, March 1957. Roy Street After Mr. Roy who lived on the south west corner of Queen Street North and Roy Street. He owned a nursery garden beside old central (now Suddaby School). Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 6 of 9

Samuel Named after Samuel Brubacher, a member of a family owning the farm in the East Ward. Scott Street Named after the first mayor of Berlin and first warden of the county, Dr. John Scott. Severn Avenue Earl Street Formerly Earl Street from Union Blvd. to the city limits became Severn Avenue, June 1, 1951. Sheldon Burbank Street Named after Sheldon Brubacher, a member of a family owning a farm in the East Ward. From Edna to Ada, it was changed to Burbank Street, February 1952. Sherbourne Avenue Onward Avenue Formerly Onward Avenue from East Avenue to the city limits, it became Sherbourne Avenue, June 1, 1951. Sheridan Court Leon Place Formerly Leon Place changed to Sheridan Court, June 1953 or January 1954. Sherwood Avenue Kolb Avenue From Uxridge to Krug became Sherwood Avenue, June 1, 1951 or 1958. Simeon Smithson Street Spadina Road Spadina Road Spetz Street St. Jerome Avenue Bruce Street Crescent Road Albert Street Delaware Avenue Named after Simeon Brubacher, a member of a family owning the farm in the East Ward. Formerly Bruce Street from Belleview to Sherwood Avenue renamed Smithson Street, January 1954. Named changed because it was separated from the main part of Bruce Street. From Woodlawn Avenue to the end of Spadina Road it became Spadina Road, February 1952. Formerly Albert Street from Mill Street to Woodside Avenue now Spadina Road, June 1, 1951. Named after Joseph Spetz, who owned a brewery at the corner of Frederick and what is now Spetz Street; K-W Record - December 26, 1970. Formerly Delaware Avenue from King Street East to the south end it became St. Jerome Avenue, September 1958. St. Paul's Street St. George Street Formerly St. George Street changed to St. Paul's Street, June 1953 or January 1954. Stirling Avenue Lyman Street Formerly Lyman Street from Edna Street to Ada Street, renamed Stirling Avenue. Sunnyside Avenue Weber Street Formerly Weber Street from Arlington to East, September 1958. Sunnyside Street Weber Street Formerly Weber Street from Wilfrid to Broadview Avenue, February 1952. Tower Avenue Hidden Valley Road Hidden Valley Road from King Street East to the Highway 8 diversion will be known as Tower Avenue. This section was detached from the westerly section, August 1962. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 7 of 9

Traynor Avenue 11th Avenue Formerly 11th Avenue from Wilson Avenue to Connaught Avenue, renamed Traynor Avenue. This change was recommended because the numerical order of the numbered avenues was broken by the change of Tenth Avenue, August 1962. Victoria Street Wilmot Street Once called Wilmot Street; K-W Real Estate News - November 9, 1979 Waverly Road Stewart Street Formerly Stewart Street from Strange Street to the west end of Stewart became Waverly Road, June 1, 1951. Wayne Avenue Dundas Street Formerly Dundas Street from Palmer to Kent it became Wayne Avenue, May 1959. Weber Street East Avenue From Ottawa Street to Montgomery Road it became Weber because along with Sunnyside Avenue and Solon Avenue it was a segment of a common artery parallel to King Stret, October 1965. Weber Street Named for David Weber; K-W Real Estate News November 9, 1979. Weber Street Sunnyside Avenue From Shantz Lane to Fergus Avenue it became Weber Street because along with East Avenue and Solon Avenue it was a segment of a common artery parallel to King Street, October 1965. Weber Street Sunnyside Street From Wilfred to Broadview it became Sunnyside Street, February 1952. Weber Street Weber Street Solon Avenue Abraham Weber broke a road through his own farm east of the main street to avoid the sandhill, which at one time terminated King Street in front of the present (1970) City Hall. East Avenue from Ottawa to Montgomery Road, Sunnyside Avenue from Shantz Lane to Fergus Avenue, and Solon Avenue from Fergus to Florence Avenue are all segments of a street parallel to King Street, October 1965. From Fergus Avenue to Florence Avenue it became Weber Street because along with East Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue it was a segment of a common artery parallel to King Street, October 1965. Weber Street Pinke Street Formerly Pinke Street from Wilhelm Street, renamed Weber Street, March 1957. Wellington Street Spring Street Formerly Spring Street became Wellington Street, June 1, 1951. Wentworth Avenue Woodside Avenue Formerly Woodside Avenue from Woodside Park to Albert Street it became Wentworth Avenue, June 1, 1951. Westmount Road Filsinger Road Renamed Westmount Road, May 1970. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 8 of 9

Westmount Road Westmount Boulevard Became Westmount Road, June 1, 1951. Westmount Road Filsinger Road Formerly Filsinger Road, May 1970. Whitney Place Gateman Place Formerly Gateman Place, June 1, 1951. Wilson Avenue Cressman Road Formerly Cressman Road from Block Line Road to the city limits it was renamed Wilson Avenue because it formed a continuous street with Wilson Avenue, October 1965. Windom Road Vogel Place Formerly Vogel Place, south to Thaler Avenue, it became Windom Road, September 1958. Winslow Drive Park Drive Formerly Park Drive from Highland Road to Spadina. Woodhaven Road 10th Avenue Formerly 10th Avenue from Wilson Avenue to Connaught Avenue, August 1962. Kitchener Street Index 22/08/2013 Page 9 of 9